India-Pakistan relations
What is the pattern of interaction between India and Pakistan at the UN?
It has become a tradition for Pakistan to raise issues at UN forums, particularly regarding Kashmir, with India consistently providing strong responses. As noted by Siddhant Sibal, this pattern was observed again recently when India's Ambassador to the UN, P. Harish, firmly countered Pakistan's claims during a UNSC debate on multilateralism. India specifically highlighted Pakistan's role as a terrorism epicenter, pointing out that it harbors over 20 UN-listed terrorist entities while emphasizing that Jammu and Kashmir remains an integral part of India.
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How did India respond to Pakistan's claims about Kashmir at the UN Security Council?
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, responded firmly to Pakistan's claims about Kashmir at the UNSC by warning against the spread of misinformation and disinformation. This came after Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shakhdar raised the Kashmir issue, citing Kashmiris' right to self-determination supposedly enshrined in UN resolutions. In his response, Harish condemned Pakistan's narrative and reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. He highlighted Pakistan's role as a source of terrorism, noting its support for numerous UN-listed terrorist entities while cautioning other nations about Pakistan's tactics of spreading false information regarding the Kashmir situation.
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What happened when Pakistan attempted to raise the Kashmir issue at the UN in 2019?
In 2019, following India's removal of the special status for Jammu and Kashmir, there was an attempt by Pakistan to raise the Kashmir issue at the United Nations. China, acting at Pakistan's behest, tried to officially bring up this matter in the international forum. However, Indian diplomatic efforts successfully prevented this from happening. As mentioned in the transcript, "Indian friends made sure that it is not officially raised," effectively blocking the formal discussion of Kashmir at the UN. This demonstrates India's diplomatic effectiveness in maintaining its position that Kashmir is an internal matter.
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What is the status of Jammu and Kashmir according to India's representative at the UN Security Council?
According to Ambassador P. Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jammu and Kashmir is and will remain an integral part of India. In his address to the UN Security Council, Harish reaffirmed this position with conviction and clarity. Harish emphasized the democratic foundation of this stance by highlighting the choices made by the people of the Union Territory in the Legislative assembly elections. This democratic mandate serves as a cornerstone of India's position on Kashmir in international forums, presenting it as not merely a territorial claim but as the expressed will of the region's population.
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Why does India label Pakistan as the global epicenter of terrorism?
India, through Ambassador P. Harish at the UN Security Council, identifies Pakistan as the global epicenter of terrorism due to specific evidence-based concerns. Pakistan harbors more than 20 UN-listed terrorist entities and provides state support to cross-border terrorism activities, creating serious security threats in the region. This accusation highlights the contradiction between Pakistan's self-proclaimed role in fighting terrorism and its actual actions. Ambassador Harish emphasized this irony during his statement at the open debate on practicing multilateralism and improving global governance, defending India's position while calling attention to Pakistan's documented links to terrorist organizations.
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What can we expect from the dynamics between Pakistan and India at the United Nations Security Council over the next two years?
We can expect increased comments from Pakistan about Kashmir over the next two years as it serves as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. However, India will likely respond strongly to these comments, particularly by highlighting Pakistan's support for terrorism within its borders. India's response will focus on exposing how Pakistan harbors terror groups that continue to destabilize India. The diplomatic exchanges will likely intensify as India counters Pakistan's narratives with evidence of terrorist entities operating from Pakistani territory.
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